Watch band

Abstract

A watch band has a plurality of link units connected with each other by connecting pins. Each of the link units comprises a link and a connecting member in the form of a projection. The connecting member is engaged with a recess formed on one side of an adjacent link and connected thereto. An ornamental plate having a different color from the link is mounted on the connecting member.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A watch band comprising: a plurality of link units;   a plurality of connecting pins; and   a plurality of ornamental plates;   each of said link units comprising a link and a connecting member, said link having at least one pair of legs projecting in a longitudinal direction of said watch band, each pair of legs defining a recess extending therebetween perpendicular to said longitudinal direction of the watch band;   said connecting member engaging with said recess, and said connecting pin connecting said connecting member to said legs;   said connecting member having an upper engaging notch and a lower engaging notch extending perpendicular to said longitudinal direction of the watch band;   each of said ornamental plates having engaging edges formed therein, said engaging edges engaging said upper and lower engaging notches in the connecting member so as to mount said ornamental plate on said connecting member.   
     
     
       2. The watch band of claim 1, wherein said connecting member comprising a projection projecting from one side of said link, and said at least one pair of legs comprises one pair of legs projecting from an opposite side of said link. 
     
     
       3. The watch band of claim 1, wherein said connecting member comprises a separate connecting link, and said at least one pair of legs comprises two pairs of legs projecting from two opposite sides of said link.